UK relaxing security rules on liquid and electrics in bags
New rules in place everywhere by June 2024
PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
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PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
INCLUDES PASSENGERSELFSERVICE
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JFK T4’s new passenger services
T4 is the largest terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport [Image: JFKIAT]
Cologne Airport introduces security time slots
Aims to reduce security wait times
JetBlue changes focus to SAF
JetBlue is increasing its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and moving away from buying carbon offsets. The moves are part of its ambitious emissions reduction targets including a commitment to reduce jet-fuel emissions by 50% per revenue tonne-kilometre by…
China Eastern Airlines receives first ever C919
First of 5 C919s for China Eastern
Air Greenland receives its first A330neo
Air Greenland has taken delivery of an A330-800 widebody aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type. The A330neo will replace the airline’s current A330-200, which is 24 years old. Air Greenland’s A330neo will seat 305 passengers in a 2-class…
Boeing rolls out last 747 ever built
54 years after Boeing amazed the world with the 747, the company has rolled out the last 747 it will ever build. Production of the 747, the world’s first twin-aisle airplane, began in 1967 and spanned 54 years, during which…
Denver trials new service at off-terminal bag drops
Denver International Airport (DEN) has started a three month trial of a new feature at its off- terminal bag drops. Any passenger at DEN can already their drop their bags and get a boarding pass before entering the terminal. DEN…
Alaska Airlines launches electronic bagtag after successful trial
Following a successful trial this year, Alaska Airlines is fully launching electronic bagtags. Alaska Airlines is the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program. Although electronic bag tags have been around for more than a decade they…
LCY to introduce CT scanners in 2023
London City Airport is replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new CT scanners in April 2023. The new scanners mean that passengers can leave everything in their hand baggage, as the new scanners eliminate the need to remove…
Korean Air receives its first Airbus A321neo and its got lie-flat seats
Features fully lie-flat seats in business class
Dubai International Airport opens gaming lounge
The space features 40 game stations
Pittsburgh trials robots to deliver products to passengers
Robots deliver products to passengers at their gate
Plaza Premium opens new lounge at Heathrow T4
Plaza Premium Group has opened a new lounge at London Heathrow Airport. This one is at Terminal 4 and is called Blush – a new brand developed by Plaza Premium Group. The lounge at LHR T4 is the first time…
Air Canada launches live TV onboard domestic flights
Available on 40 aircraft so far
British Airways trials biometrics for international departures from LHR T5
Facial recognition used at multiple touchpoints
Leeds Bradford Airport chooses Elenium for check-in hall upgrade
Leeds Bradford is installing 14 self-service kiosks and hybrid self-service bag drops.
Austrian Airlines passengers can pre-order meals
Austrian Airlines economy class passengers can now pre-order meals on all short- and medium-haul flights. Passengers can pre-order food on flights of 50 to 180 minutes, into and out of Vienna. The Austrian Melangerie PreOrder service is available from one…
Abu Dhabi Airports introduces facial recognition
Abu Dhabi Airports is introducing a new biometric system throughout the airport. The new system uses facial recognition and it means that the passenger’s face is used throughout the airport as ID instead of a passport. The plan is to…
Toronto Pearson trials walkthrough security
No need for passengers to remove clothes or empty pockets
